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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ronit Roy On Rumours About Joining Anupamaa: ‘Completely False'
Since Sudhanshu Pandey's departure, the character Vanraj Shah has been missing from the show. Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa has seen a dip in its rating over the past few weeks and the creators have been looking to introduce fresh twists in the plot to keep viewers captivated. There were rumours that the makers are planning to bring back one of their most memorable characters, Vanraj Shah. Since Sudhanshu Pandey's departure, the character Vanraj Shah has been missing. It was being speculated that Ronit Roy will take up the role. In the latest, the actor has finally broken his silence and addressed the persistent rumours. Denying all such rumours, Ronit Roy told TellyChakkar, 'I'm not doing Anupamaa – the news is completely false, and I won't be playing Vanraj." Moreover, a report by Midday quoted a source as saying, 'There haven't been any developments regarding Vanraj on the show. These are just speculations and there isn't anything true about it.' Ronit Roy has also shared with various media portals that he isn't doing the show; the speculations regarding his entry in Anupamaa are completely false." After a spectacular four-year run, actor Sudhanshu Pandey, who played Vanraj Shah, surprised everyone when he announced his departure from the show last year. Later, following the leap, many actors have left the programme, including Gaurav Khanna, Nidhi Shah and Kunwar Amar Singh. The show, produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the umbrella of Director's Kut Productions, has become a fan favourite over the years since its launch on July 13, 2020. Rupali Ganguly, the titular character, leads the charge. Speaking of the current track on the show, Anu and Raahi will soon square off on the dancing competition stage. Despite being aware of Anu and Raahi's participation in the same competition, Prem chose to keep it a secret from both of them. According to the show's latest promo, the Shahs will finally learn about Anupamaa's whereabouts through this challenge. It will be fascinating to see whether Anupamaa returns to Ahmedabad or remains in Mumbai. First Published: July 17, 2025, 12:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ronit Roy breaks silence on rumours of replacing Sudhanshu Pandey in Anupamaa
Actor Ronit Roy has denied rumours about joining Anupamaa. Recent reports suggested that he would take over the role of Vanraj Shah, originally played by Sudhanshu Pandey. However, the actor has now clarified that there is no truth to these a conversation with TellyChakkar, Ronit Roy confirmed that he is not joining the popular Star Plus show. He said, "I'm not doing 'Anupamaa'. The news is completely false, and I won't be playing Vanraj."advertisementEarlier, speculation was rife that Roy's addition to the cast could be a way to rejuvenate the show's appeal. Actor Sudhanshu Pandey, who earlier played the role for four years, announced his departure from 'Anupamaa' in 2024. In an earlier interview with Screen, he said, "The reason why I announced my exit on social media was because I felt responsible towards my audience. For those who were wondering where Vanraj had gone, I had to tell them that I was not going to be a part of the show."Currently, no official announcements have been made regarding new developments for Vanraj's character. Actor Rupali Ganguly continues to lead the show as 'Anupamaa', with her character's story focusing on personal and professional current status of the character Vanraj Shah remains unchanged, with no new casting decisions television show has maintained a strong presence since its debut in July 2020. Despite the recent dip in popularity, the show continues to engage its audience with relatable storytelling and strong Roy became popular on Indian TV for playing Mr Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. He hasn't confirmed any new TV roles yet. He was recently seen in the Bollywood film 'Maa', alongside Kajol. He played the role of Joydev in the horror-thriller.- EndsMust Watch
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anupamaa EXCLUSIVE: After Sudhanshu Pandey's abrupt exit, will Ronit Roy be the new Vanraj Shah? Latter reacts
Will Vanraj Shah be back? The speculations about the character's potential return in Anupamaa have been in the news lately. But the twist here is that not Sudhanshu Pandey but a new name has been rumored to be roped in to play the grey character. Reports claim that Ronit Roy is the new Vanraj Shah in the Rupali Ganguly-led show. But are these reports true? Pinkvilla reached out to Ronit to learn about this development and provide fresh and true information to our readers. Will Ronit Roy be the new Vanraj Shah? Pinkvilla asked Ronit Roy if he is in talks with the makers of Anupamaa to play Vanraj Shah, a character which was previously portrayed by Sudhanshu Pandey. In response, the actor refuted these claims, mentioning that these are just speculations. Ronit Roy quoted, "At this point, they're just speculations." Speaking about the character, Sudhanshu Pandey portrayed Vanraj Shah in Anupamaa since the show's inception. He worked alongside Rupali Ganguly. However, in August 2024, the actor took a mid-way exit from the top-rated show overnight, leaving the audience in shock. The actor took to his Instagram live session to announce his departure from the show. Although he did not reveal the reason behind his exit, the actor apologized to his fans for the sudden decision. Before Anupamaa, rumors were rife about Ronit Roy returning to Television with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's sequel. However, later the actor disclosed that he is not a part of the Smriti Irani-led show's sequel. About Anupamaa Anupamaa premiered on July 13, 2020 and has been successfully entertaining the audience since then. It initially featured Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey in lead roles. However, as storyline developed, Gaurav Khanna was roped in as the male protagonist whereas Sudhanshu's character turned antagonist. Several leaps were introduced in Anupamaa to keep audiences engaged and provide fresh content. After Sudhanshu's exit, Gaurav's track also ended in the show as the story developed. Currently, Anupamaa presents Rupali Ganguly, Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria in lead roles. The plot revolves around Raahi's hatred towards Anupamaa. In the forthcoming episodes, Anupamaa and Raahi will come face to face in a dance competition.
